STEP 3

STEP 4

Using photo as guide, glue cheeks, hair, scarf, flower, and leaves on body.

STEP 5

Use black marker to draw details on scarf, flowers, and leaves. Draw smile.

STEP 6

Position large doll body pieces
together. Use hole punch to punch holes on body shapes as indicated on pattern. Measure and cut 24” length of cording.
Insert cording through hole on body, going over and under, and in and out, of each hole. See photo. Knot ends on other side.

STEP 7

Glue small doll pieces together. Insert small doll inside large doll.

About Russian Nesting Dolls

1. Inspired by the Matryoshka nested dolls that are often wooden and intricately painted, these paper versions are simple to make and fun to share! Traditionally, four or five dolls are nested together, largest to smallest. They’re often designs of peasant girls or fairytale characters and some modern
versions even depict Russian politicians!